Legendary women’s basketball head coach Tanya Haave announced her retirement today, hanging up her clipboard after 25 years on the sideline. “After considerable thought, I have decided to retire from coaching at MSU Denver,” Coach Haave said. “While many factors went into this decision for me, this is the right time for me personally and professionally for the
Ligon steps away as Women’s Basketball Coach at NAIA Middle Georgia
After 19 seasons leading the Middle Georgia State University women’s basketball program as the team’s head coach, Anderson Ligon has made the decision to step down from the position as announced by Director of Athletics, Michael Brown. Ligon will continue in his role as an Associate Professor in the MGA School of Business while turning his focus to
Adair out as Women’s Basketball Coach at Arizona State
Sun Devil Athletics Director Graham Rossini has announced that women’s basketball coach Natasha Adair will not return next season. “We appreciate Coach Natasha Adair‘s leadership and professionalism in guiding Sun Devil Women’s Basketball over the past three seasons. She and her staff built meaningful connections throughout the Valley, and we respect how she represented ASU during her time in Tempe. A national
BYU parts ways with Women’s Basketball Coach Amber Whiting
BYU women’s basketball head coach Amber Whiting announced Saturday that she will not be returning for the 2025-26 season as she and BYU have agreed to part ways. Whiting took over the BYU women’s basketball program ahead of the 2022-23 season and served as head coach for the past three seasons. During Whiting’s time at the helm
Mount Mercy names Burrell as new Women’s Basketball Coach
Mount Mercy athletics director Paul Gavin has announced the hiring of Shareece Burrell as the new head coach of the Mount Mercy women’s basketball team. Burrell will have the interim tag dropped after leading the team since January 13. Over that span, the Mustangs secured seven victories, including a win over Missouri Valley for the
Bierly announces retirement as Women’s Basketball Coach at D3 Eastern Connecticut
Denise Bierly, who coached and won more than 60 percent of the program’s 1,377 games over a celebrated 31-year career, has announced her retirement as Eastern Connecticut State University’s head women’s basketball coach. For over three decades, Bierly led the Warriors to 15 post-season tournaments and 13 seasons of 20 or more wins in 30
McNeese does not renew contract of Women’s Basketball Coach Lynn Kennedy
McNeese Vice President and Director of Athletics Heath Schroyer announced on Thursday that McNeese will not renew the contract of Cowgirls’ basketball head coach Lynn Kennedy, who just completed the fourth and final year of his deal. Said Schroyer: “I really appreciate Coach Kennedy’s efforts in leading our women’s basketball program over the last four years. He’s
Hughey resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Houston
University of Houston Vice President for Athletics Eddie Nuñez announced Thursday that Women’s Basketball Head Coach Ronald Hughey has resigned after 11 seasons. “Houston, Mrs. Chizer, Dr. Khator, Eddie Nuñez and all my former players and coworkers, thank you. I appreciate and love you,” Hughey said. During Hughey’s tenure, the Cougars posted a 140-195 overall record, including
Auburn fires Women’s Basketball Head Coach Johnnie Harris
Auburn University has fired head women’s basketball coach Johnnie Harris. The school released the following statement this afternoon: Auburn is making a leadership change with its women’s basketball program, Director of Athletics John Cohen announced Thursday. “After a thorough review of our women’s basketball program, I have made the difficult decision that a leadership change
Morehead State announces National Search for next Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Morehead State Athletics has announced it will begin a national search for its next head women’s basketball coach. Chris Palmer, who served as the interim head coach for the 2024-25 season, will not be retained as the full-time head coach. “We are grateful for the leadership and dedication Chris Palmer has shown in his role as interim